Retro-style guest house in the Testaccio district of Rome, with air-conditioned rooms, breakfast on request and excellent connections to the metro and the historic centre.
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IAIO Testaccio Retrò is a guest house with vintage-style furnishings in the Aventino-Testaccio district of Rome, just steps from the Pyramid of Cestius and the Piramide metro station.
The property offers four room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, desk, minibar, coffee machine, electric kettle and safe: from the Queen Superior Rooms, designed for two people, to the Luxury Triple Room with an additional sofa bed, up to the King Deluxe Room which includes a small kitchenette. Some units offer city views, while others overlook a quiet interior courtyard.
Available services include free WiFi throughout the property, daily housekeeping, private check-in, an in-room safe and an airport shuttle available on request for a fee. Guests can also book walking tours, bike tours or cooking classes organised by the staff. In the morning, an Italian, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is offered.
The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to reach historic restaurants such as Agustarello and Trapizzino on foot, and to arrive in the centre of Rome in just a few minutes thanks to the nearby Piramide metro station.
The four rooms at IAIO Testaccio Retrò share a tastefully decorated retro style and some common amenities: air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, minibar, coffee machine, electric kettle, safe and flat-screen TV. The two Queen Superior Rooms, at 23 sqm, accommodate up to two people and stand out for their views: one overlooks the city rooftops, the other faces a quieter interior courtyard.
For those travelling as three, the 27 sqm Luxury Triple Room combines the double bed with a comfortable sofa bed, while the 25 sqm King Deluxe Room is the only one equipped with a small kitchenette with a stove and fridge, ideal for longer stays. All room types include sheets, towels and a welcome set with wine or champagne.
Air-conditioned double room of 23 sqm with a city view, one of the two most requested features of the property. It has a minibar, coffee machine and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Same size as the Queen Superior with city view, but overlooking a quieter interior courtyard, ideal for those seeking more tranquillity. Private bathroom with shower, minibar and coffee machine.
The largest of the available rooms, designed for three guests thanks to the additional sofa bed. It offers a city view, a tea/coffee kettle, flat-screen TV and a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne.
The only room equipped with a small kitchenette with a stove, fridge and dishes, ideal for longer stays. Courtyard view, dining area and a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne.
IAIO Testaccio Retrò offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a garage for those arriving by car. The staff organises walking tours, bike tours and cooking or local culture classes, as well as a pub crawl in the surrounding area; an airport shuttle is also available on request for a fee.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and non-smoking, offer a safe, a carbon monoxide detector and marble or tiled floors, with daily housekeeping and private or express check-in/check-out. The bathroom includes toiletries, a hairdryer and bed and bath linen, while the room features a minibar, coffee machine, electric kettle and, for some room types, a welcome bottle of wine or champagne. Security is provided 24 hours a day.
IAIO Testaccio Retrò is located on a side street off Via Florio, in the heart of the Aventino-Testaccio district, one of the most authentic areas of Rome, famous for its historic market, evening venues and traditional trattorias such as Agustarello and Conciabocca, both just steps from the property’s entrance. The district retains a working-class, very Roman atmosphere, far from mass tourism yet close to the historic centre.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity of the Piramide metro station, about 950 metres away, and the Roma Porta San Paolo train station, 900 metres away, both directly connected to the city centre. Roma Trastevere station is about 1 km away, while the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums are 2.1 km and 1.7 km away respectively, also walkable in about 20-25 minutes. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 17 km away.
Nearby, you can visit the Orange Garden, a panoramic viewpoint over the Aventine less than 900 metres away, and the Pyramid of Cestius, a monument symbolic of the district. In just a few minutes on foot you can also reach the bridge to Trastevere, ideal for an evening stroll through alleys, bars and restaurants up to Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, about 1.1 km away. Those who want to venture further can reach Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori in just over half an hour on foot, or rely on the metro and bus network to quickly reach Piazza Venezia and the city’s monumental centre.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality, rated 9.3, and the location in the Testaccio district, appreciated with 8.7. Cleanliness (8.8) and comfort (8.6) also score well, while value for money, though solid, remains the most modest parameter at 8.3.
No, IAIO Testaccio Retrò does not allow pets on the property.
Check-in at IAIO Testaccio Retrò is possible from 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm, while check-out must be completed between 5:00 am and 10:00 am.
Yes, IAIO Testaccio Retrò offers free WiFi in all areas of the property.
The minimum age required to check in at IAIO Testaccio Retrò is 18 years.
Yes, Piramide metro station is about 950 metres from IAIO Testaccio Retrò, while Roma Porta San Paolo railway station is about 900 metres away.
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IAIO Testaccio Retrò offers an Italian, vegetarian or vegan breakfast available on request, not automatically included in all rates.
